Larsii90

I know it's a hot take, but although (one of my all time favorites movies) Cruel Intentions is a better movie, but this is comparable. A tackier, dirtier LA version of it. It's just that this was far less successful. I happened to come across it as a late teen, and rented it because I loved Reed at the time. It became one of my favorites in this category.

The cast and acting is phenomenal. To think that Nikki Reed actually was 18 yo when this was filmed is crazy, because she really carries this film well alongside Moss, Baldwin and Wilson whom are all very solid. And Jeff Goldblum is... Jeff Goldblum.

If you like just nasty, tacky money in easy, fun and suspenseful movies with a mid 2000s vibe, this is worth testing out for you.

Listen, I liked this movie. It was good, I just wished it gave me more. Felt like there was some underutilizing of potential, so it felt s little hollow for me.

It didn't tug on my heart strings or emotions ever, but it made it chuckle and Timothee was great as Wonka. A lot of unecessary singing. I can fully get into a good musical if the songs are good and properly placed and spread out, but I can't stand it when they sing songs just to sing, when they could just... talk. Some of the songs the movie weren't really catchy or even good, and felt pointless.

Positives: great casting, funny, beautiful sets and costumes. Could watch it at home just to watch a cozy movie (if you're into musicals), but not worth seeing in the theaters like I did.